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Walmart DC spreads holiday cheer
Walmart Distribution Center #7019 recently donated some goody bags to the Brundidge Police Department and the Brundidge Volunteer Fire Department. Walmart Asset Protection Manager Brian Crowe said he and General Manager Steve Skelton wanted to do something to show their appreciation to the first responders who served the community of Brundidge. Crowe said the bags […] The post Walmart DC spreads holiday cheer appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Nina’s Holiday Dinner set for Dec. 16
Nina’s 12th Annual Holiday Dinner is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 16 at Midcoastal Tech and Special Events 111North Main Street, Brundidge. Pickups only. The annual event is sponsored by family and friends of Midcoastal Tech and Special Events. Food and monetary donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 14. The menu […] The post Nina’s Holiday Dinner set for Dec. 16 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
PCBOE approves travel and personnel requests
The Pike County Board of Education met Monday night and took care of new business which included approval of the Pike County Schools 2024-25 calendar and the request to replace two copiers at the Central Office. The copiers will be purchased through a lease. The board also approved the Financial Statements for November. In new […] The post PCBOE approves travel and personnel requests appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brundidge announces holiday closures
The City of Brundidge has set its schedule for the holiday season. City Hall will be closed for Christmas on December 25 and 26 and for New Year’s on Monday and Tuesday, January 1 and 2. Garbage pickup will be on the Friday after Christmas Day December 29 and the Friday after New Year’s Day, […] The post Brundidge announces holiday closures appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Save the Train closing celebration held at Pioneer Museum
On Sunday afternoon, the Pioneer Museum of Alabama hosted a “Save the Train – Save Your Name in Celebrity Fashion” fundraising event. Several local well-known, community movers and shakers braved the wet, windy weather in support of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama “Save the Train” fundraiser. Keith Roling, event organizer, said the community celebrities each […] The post Save the Train closing celebration held at Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Thomas Govan speaks at Troy Rotary Club
Thomas Govan, who is seeking the open seat for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2, spoke to the Troy Rotary Club Tuesday, Dec. 12. Govan currently is Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Alabama Attorney’s Office. Pictured, left to right, are Troy Rotary member Tiffany Button, 12th Circuit Court District Attorney James […] The post Thomas Govan speaks at Troy Rotary Club appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy City Schools names Teachers of the Year
At the Dec. 11 Troy City Schools Board of Education Meeting, the school system announced its 2023 Teachers of the Year. The Troy Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Nikki Burkley, while Michelle Hicks was named Charles Henderson Middle School Teacher of the Year. Charles Henderson High School’s Teacher of the Year is Ashley […] The post Troy City Schools names Teachers of the Year appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Old Time Christmas put ‘Merry’ in the season
Ole Time Christmas at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama on Friday and Saturday nights was, once again, a great success. Barbara Tatom, museum director, said Ole Time Christmas is always a popular event because it helps kick-off the Christmas season and everyone is a festive mood. “Ole Time Christmas 2023 had outstanding participation, both Friday […] The post Old Time Christmas put ‘Merry’ in the season appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Tupper urges reading during Christmas holidays
The staff of the Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library in Brundidge is wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and also a reminder that “Tupper” has a large number of Christmas books for all ages to enjoy during the Christmas season. Theresa Trawick, library director, said the city library will be closed December 23-26 and December 30 through […] The post Tupper urges reading during Christmas holidays appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Save the Train closing celebration Sunday
The Save the Train Closing Celebration at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama will be from 1 until 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 10. There will be live music, handprints on cement and opportunities for fellowship with those who are dedicated to restoring the landmark, historic train at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. Keith Roling, museum […] The post Save the Train closing celebration Sunday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The Trawicks, Josh Goforth bring warmth to Chili Country Christmas
Lenny Trawick and Amanda Trawick provided the pre-show music for the Chili Country Christmas event at the We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge Friday night and will be back on stage tonight.. The father-daughter duo played a selection of Christmas songs, both jolly and heart-warming. Appalachian musician, singer and storyteller, Josh Goforth, was back at […] The post The Trawicks, Josh Goforth bring warmth to Chili Country Christmas appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Speros transferred to adult court in connection to murder
In a statement from 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox, it was revealed that 15-year-old William Speros has been transferred to the adult courts of Pike County in connection to murder. While Tarbox said that the details of the hearing are confidential, Judge Steven Curtis issued an order transferring Speros’ case to adult […] The post Speros transferred to adult court in connection to murder appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Christmas holiday highlights at the Pioneer Museum
Ole Time Christmas at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama on Friday and Saturday nights will welcome Christmas 2023 to Pike and surrounding counties in a very, merry way. Barbara Tatom, museum director, said the museum and grounds are already decked out for the holiday season and set the stage for one of the museums most […] The post Christmas holiday highlights at the Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Chamber of Commerce President Dana Sanders resigns
On Nov. 30, Pike County Chamber of Commerce President Dana Sanders notified the Chamber Board of Directors that she would be resigning from her position. Sanders is departing her position with The Pike County Chamber of Commerce to accept a position as Workforce Development Coordinator with Southeast AlabamaWorks. Sanders, a Troy University graduate, […] The post Pike County Chamber of Commerce President Dana Sanders resigns appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Josh Goforth at the We Piddle Around Theater
Appalachian musician and storyteller Josh Goforth will back at the Chili County Christmas event at the We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge on December 8 and 9. Goforth is a highly-accomplished storyteller and acoustic musician playing 20 different instruments. He played fiddle for the movie Songcatcher, both onscreen and on the soundtrack. He has performed in all […] The post Josh Goforth at the We Piddle Around Theater appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ole Time Christmas this weekend
Christmas is coming this weekend to the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. But Christmas comes in a very unique way. It comes at Ole Time Christmas! Those who come to Old Time Christmas have the opportunity to step back in time and enjoy Christmas as it was when the pioneers were living, working and playing when […] The post Ole Time Christmas this weekend appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy University professor releases first novel
On Nov. 30, Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor Allen Mendenhall released his first novel “A Glooming Peace This Morning.” Mendenhall is a native of Atlanta, Ga., who has spent a career as a lawyer, holding a Master of Laws degree in transnational law from Temple University. Unlike many […] The post Troy University professor releases first novel appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The Chrismon tree tells the story of the significance of the season
The Johnson Center for the Arts is all decked out for the Christmas season and those of all ages will be delighted with what they see and learn. On Friday, Ginny Hamm, museum docent, shared with students from Banks School the meaning of a Chrismon Tree and why it is so meaningful at the most […] The post The Chrismon tree tells the story of the significance of the season appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Banks students experience the arts
The Johnson Center for the Art extends a standing invitation to the community to continue supporting its mission to “Experience the Arts.” “Each year, we are blessed by those who have a heart for the arts, from the visual to the performing arts,” said Andrea Pack, JCA director. “They know, as we do, that the […] The post Banks students experience the arts appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
His name was Kenneth Wood Cox: The death of longtime Troy businessman and community servant has cast a shadow on the community he served for many years.
Ken Cox, age 87, died Sunday, December 3, 2024 at his home. Johnny Witherington, Troy businessman, said men like Ken Cox come along so rarely that they can almost never be replaced. Cox was the kind of person who took a genuine interest in others, Witherington said. “He was helper and encourager. “I was in […] The post His name was Kenneth Wood Cox: The death of longtime Troy businessman and community servant has cast a shadow on the community he served for many years. appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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